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Recall campaign06V164000

Recall 06V164000: 2004–2006 BMW R1200 GS and 4 other models

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Report received
May 15, 2006
Manufacturer
Bmw of north america, llc
Potentially affected
13,200vehicles
Model years
2004–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of abs capability could temporarily occur.

Possible consequence

Temporary loss of abs braking could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through october 2006. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.